13 Like the cold of snow in the [a]time of harvest
Is a (A)faithful messenger to those who send him,
For he refreshes the soul of his masters.

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Notas al pie

  1. Proverbs 25:13 Lit day

13 Like cold snow during harvest time
    is a faithful messenger to those who send him;
        he refreshes his masters.

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16 Have you (A)found honey? Eat only [a]what you need,
So that you do not have it in excess and vomit it.

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Notas al pie

  1. Proverbs 25:16 Lit your sufficiency

16 If you find some honey,
    eat only what you need.
Take too much,
    and you’ll vomit.

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19 Like a bad tooth and [a]an unsteady foot
Is confidence in a (A)treacherous person in time of trouble.
20 Like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar on [b]soda,
Is one who sings songs to [c]a troubled heart.

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Notas al pie

  1. Proverbs 25:19 Lit a slipping foot
  2. Proverbs 25:20 I.e., natron
  3. Proverbs 25:20 Lit an evil

19 A bad tooth and an unsteady foot—
    that’s what confidence in an unreliable man is like
        in a time of trouble.

20 Taking your coat off when it’s cold
    or pouring vinegar on soda—
        that’s what singing songs does to a heavy heart.

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